Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. Below are the companies within reach of McKees Rocks, sorted by how closely they match ice machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Ice Machine Technicians Serving McKees Rocks, PA
40 repair companies serve McKees Rocks from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (19), Coraopolis (3), and Allison Park (2). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Restart Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from McKees Rocks. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
At the top of the McKees Rocks list: YinzerFix Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 1,245 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Restart Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerFix Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (4.1 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Goes Wrong With Ice Machines
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- No ice, or far less ice than it used to make
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
- Loud noises during harvest or from the pump
How an Ice Machine Service Call Usually Goes in McKees Rocks
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for McKees Rocks is the better fit. Ice maker repair in McKees Rocks.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Connect a refrigerator ice maker through a quarter-turn shut-off valve on a household cold-water supply line of at least 1/2 inch. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
What Ice Machine Repairs Cost
Before replacing an ice machine in McKees Rocks, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water line and fill tube replacement: $100–$200 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
A high-cost compressor or control board repair, or rising energy bills and repeat technician visits, are signs a freezer should be replaced. Source: ConsumerAffairs - Cost to Repair a Freezer
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What McKees Rocks Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in McKees Rocks come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near McKees Rocks
- Do you work on my ice machine brand and type (undercounter, built-in, freestanding or countertop)?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: McKees Rocks, PA
Why is my undercounter ice maker leaking?
Why does my ice machine make cloudy ice?
What does an undercounter ice maker repair cost?
Other Refrigeration Repair in McKees Rocks
Ice Machine Repair Near McKees Rocks
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in McKees Rocks faster.